Project Management Professional - Civil

Lovely Professional University · India

JOB DESCRIPTION

Senior Project Management Professional – Civil

Organization: Lovely Professional University (LPU)

Location: Phagwara, Punjab

Experience: 19–25 Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

Function: Project Management / Civil Engineering / Infrastructure

About the Role

Lovely Professional University (LPU) is looking for an experienced Senior Project Management Professional – Civil to lead and oversee large-scale civil construction and infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have 19–25 years of strong experience in project management , with proven expertise in project planning, execution, billing, measurement, contractor management, and clearance of project-related bills and documentation .

The role requires a senior professional capable of managing projects from planning and execution through completion, while ensuring adherence to timelines, quality standards, budgets, contractual requirements, and organizational processes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Planning & Management

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of civil construction and infrastructure projects.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, resource plans, and execution strategies.
• Establish project timelines and monitor progress against approved schedules.
• Identify project dependencies, risks, bottlenecks, and potential delays.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors, architects, and vendors.
• Ensure projects are delivered within approved timelines, budgets, and quality parameters.

2. Project Execution & Site Management

• Supervise and monitor civil construction activities across project sites.
• Ensure execution is aligned with approved drawings, specifications, BOQs, contracts, and project plans.
• Conduct regular site reviews and assess physical progress.
• Resolve technical and execution-related issues in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor manpower, material availability, equipment, and contractor deployment.
• Ensure proper coordination between civil, MEP, architectural, structural, and other project teams.

3. Project Scheduling & Progress Monitoring

• Prepare and maintain detailed project schedules and execution plans.
• Track planned versus actual progress and highlight deviations.
• Develop recovery plans for delayed activities and ensure timely implementation.
• Conduct regular project review meetings and maintain progress reports.
• Monitor critical-path activities and proactively address potential delays.

4. Billing & Bill Clearance

• Review and verify contractor/vendor bills against actual work executed.
• Ensure measurements, quantities, BOQs, work orders, and contractual terms are properly validated before bill processing.
• Coordinate with site teams, consultants, finance, procurement, and contractors for timely bill clearance.
• Review running account (RA) bills, final bills, variation statements, extra-item claims, and related documentation.
• Ensure proper certification and supporting documentation for payment processing.
• Identify discrepancies, overbilling, variation issues, and deviations before approval.
• Facilitate timely resolution of billing-related queries and disputes.

5. Cost & Budget Management

• Monitor project costs against approved budgets.
• Track variations, additional works, material costs, and contractor claims.
• Support cost-control initiatives and identify opportunities for efficient resource utilization.
• Review project expenditure and provide regular cost/progress updates to management.
• Ensure financial discipline throughout the project lifecycle.

6. Contractor & Consultant Management

• Manage and coordinate contractors, consultants, architects, vendors, and other project partners.
• Monitor contractor performance against contractual commitments.
• Review work quality, productivity, timelines, and resource deployment.
• Conduct coordination meetings and ensure timely closure of action points.
• Assist in resolving contractual, technical, commercial, and execution-related issues.

7. Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure civil works comply with approved specifications, drawings, quality standards, and applicable regulations.
• Coordinate with quality and safety teams to maintain required standards.
• Ensure proper inspection, testing, documentation, and quality-control procedures.
• Monitor compliance with project safety requirements and organizational policies.
• Ensure proper documentation and records are maintained throughout the project.

8. Project Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including drawings, BOQs, work orders, measurements, bills, approvals, and progress reports.
• Prepare MIS and management reports covering project progress, cost, timelines, risks, and key milestones.
• Provide regular updates to senior management on project status and critical issues.
• Maintain records of variations, approvals, contractor correspondence, and project closure documents.

9. Project Handover & Closure

• Ensure timely completion and handover of projects.
• Coordinate snag-list preparation and closure.
• Ensure completion documentation, as-built drawings, certificates, warranties, and other relevant records are obtained.
• Coordinate final measurements, final bills, and commercial closure of projects.
• Ensure smooth transition of completed facilities to the concerned operations/maintenance teams.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Project Planning & Execution
• Civil Construction Management
• Infrastructure Project Management
• Project Scheduling & Monitoring
• Billing & Bill Certification/Clearance
• BOQ & Quantity Verification
• RA Bills & Final Bills
• Contractor & Vendor Management
• Cost Control & Budget Monitoring
• Project Documentation & MIS
• Contract & Variation Management
• Quality Control & Site Management
• Risk Identification & Mitigation
• Stakeholder Management
• Team Leadership & Coordination
• Strong Communication & Negotiation Skills

Educational Qualifications

Essential:

• B.Tech / B.E. in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution.

Preferred:

• M.Tech / MBA / PG qualification in Project Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Relevant professional certifications in project/construction management will be an advantage.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should have:

• 19–25 years of overall experience in Civil Engineering / Construction / Infrastructure Project Management.
• Strong experience in end-to-end project planning and execution .
• Demonstrated experience in project billing, bill verification, certification, and clearance .
• Strong understanding of BOQs, measurements, RA bills, final bills, variations, and contractor claims.
• Experience managing large-scale institutional, commercial, campus, infrastructure, or similar construction projects.
• Strong exposure to contractors, consultants, architects, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Strong leadership capability with the ability to drive teams and ensure project deliverables.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with Lovely Professional University (LPU) on significant institutional infrastructure and development projects.
• Senior-level responsibility with exposure to large-scale projects.
• Opportunity to work with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Professional growth and leadership opportunities within a dynamic institutional environment.

How to Apply

Interested candidates may share their updated profile/CV with:

Amit Verma

Email: amit.verma@lpu.co.in

Please mention “Project Management – Civil” in the subject line of the email.

Join Lovely Professional University (LPU) and contribute to building and managing large-scale infrastructure projects with excellence, efficiency, and accountability.